Each of the ms Koningsdam cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined
with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and
passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information
on ms Koningsdam staterooms (cabins and suites), including
photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.

MS Koningsdam (built 2016, last refurbished 2018-December) is the 1st Pinnacle-class liner in the Holland America fleet, with sisterships the fleetmates Nieuw Statendam (2018) and Nieuw Ryndam (2021). Ship’s name translates from Dutch as King (Koning) while "dam" is a traditional for HAL ships suffix). The name also honors HM Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Pinnacle-Class are the newest and largest vessels in HAL's fleet.

Traditional Dutch pea soup (with pork) is served outdoors – only on cold-weather cruise itineraries. The steamy mugs of soup are served on the pool deck while the ship sails in regions such as Alaska or Norway’s Fjords.

All HAL ships have a Catholic priest and offer daily non-denominational services.

“BB King’s Blues Club” (see on Plaza Deck 2) offers live 8-man band music performances in the evenings (3 shows per night). This themed nightclub experience is also available on the HAL ships Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Oosterdam, Rotterdam, Westerdam, Zuiderdam.

“New York Times” paper’s digital edition is available for free via the HAL’s partnership with the news media. The digital edition is available at the Explorations Cafe’s computers.

Signature recipes by celebrity chefs – many of the MDR’s (main dining room) dishes are by the line’s “Culinary Council” consisting of 6 chefs. Among the international chefs presenting their own signature dishes on the Holland America ships (and often present onboard) are Jacques Torres (aka “Mr Chocolate”, pastry chef), Jonnie Boer (Michelin star chef, co-owner of De Librije restaurant in Holland), David Burke (“Iron Chef America” show), also the HAL’s master chef Rudolf “Rudi” Sodamin.

The ship’s theatre hosts daily expert lectures, presentations, a nature-themed game show with BBC Earth screenings and introductions by the crews that filmed these series. A signature concert in the evenings is based on the “Frozen Planet” program (polar regions-themed) – a spectacular multimedia show with live musicians.

The ship’s children club facilities feature an explorer trail, workshops (including on journalism and filming), fact shows (animals, dinosaurs).

Holland America themed cruises feature access to the BBC Earth series creators, sharing behind-the-scenes media and stories. Children have the opportunity to participate in filming workshops.

(new) Room Service Menu

Since December 2016, Holland America Koningsdam ship offers a new room service menu that includes a mix of Continental (free) and a la carte breakfast items, as well as sample dishes from the onboard specialty restaurants (Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind, Dive-In Burgers).

Complimentary starters, entrees, sandwiches and desserts are offered around the clock.